Lead HPDC Operator

Lead HPDC Operator

PSW Group is a leading magnesium and aluminum manufacturer advancing nonferrous metal technologies. We are investing in an state‑of-the-art Advanced Casting Technology Development Center which will increase new HPVDC, semi‑solid casting, and other new technologies for aluminum and magnesium casting development. This center will drive next‑generation casting solutions for automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics and other light‑metal industries.

We are seeking an experienced Lead HPDC Operator with hands‑on experience on HPDC.

The Lead HPDC Operator plays a critical frontline role at PSW Group, bridging the gap between management and the shop floor. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will oversee shift operations, set up casting cells, and mentor operators while maintaining hands‑on responsibility for High-Pressure Die Casting production. Your primary focus is translating production schedules into safe, high‑quality, and efficient shift execution.

• Coordinate daily shift activities on the production floor to achieve safety, quality, and output targets assigned by the Production Manager.

• Direct shift staff
  , adjust daily task assignments, and troubleshoot coverage issues to keep casting cells running optimally.

• Monitor hourly cell performance (OEE, cycle times, and scrap rates) and report shift outcomes or maintenance needs to the Production Manager.

• Enforce safety and housekeeping
  , ensuring the team maintains strict compliance with OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, and 5S cleanliness standards.

• Perform cell setups, changeovers, and process adjustments on HPDC machinery, furnaces, and auxiliary equipment.

• Troubleshoot casting defects on the floor by checking and adjusting process parameters, gating, venting, and runner system performance.

• Execute basic programming and troubleshooting for integrated robotic casting cells (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, or similar).

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and work closely with the maintenance team on complex equipment breakdowns.

• Assist in testing and commissioning new die‑casting hardware, automation, and tooling layouts on the plant floor.

• Validate new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and control plans, providing practical feedback to optimize documentation for the operator team.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and R&D prototype runs, helping collect data for capability studies and PPAP validation.

• Conduct hands‑on onboarding and technical training for new operators on HPDC processes, cell safety, and quality standards.

• Provide real‑time coaching to floor staff to build their problem‑solving capabilities and ensure consistency in SOP execution.

• Provide performance input to the Production Manager for operator evaluations and skills tracking.

• Proven hands‑on experience in High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)/metal injection and supporting foundry equipment.

• Practical technical knowledge of die setups, troubleshooting gating/venting issues, and managing molten metal/furnace operations.

• Frontline leadership experience (e.g., Shift Lead, Team Lead, or Senior Operator) in a manufacturing environment.

• Basic robot programming/integration skills for automated casting cells (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, or equivalent).

• Strong communication skills to effectively relay technical instructions to operators and status updates to management.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.…